What does DEIST mean?

Deist

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions:

• One who believes in the existence of a God or creator, but rejects organized religion and supernatural events.
• A person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈdiː.ɪst/
• UK: /ˈdeɪ.ɪst/

Origin and Usage:

The term "deist" originated in the 16th century from the Latin word "deus" meaning "god". It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe those who believed in a God or creator but rejected organized religion. The term gained popularity during the Enlightenment period in the 18th century and was used by many influential figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin.

Synonyms:

• Theist
• Freethinker
• Humanist

Related Words:

• Exist
• Truth
• Logic
• Reason
• Belie

Example Sentences:

• The deist believed in a God who created the universe but did not intervene in human affairs.
• Many of the founding fathers of the United States, such as Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, were deists.